Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Dance Training
Performance Experience
Interests
Leadership & Involvement
Timeline
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Ava Napolitano

Stockholm

Summary

Dedicated and versatile 16 year old dancer with extensive studio and competitive dance experience. Trained in multiple dance styles with a strong technical foundation, performance experience, and a passion for teamwork and artistic expression. Seeking opportunities to contribute to a collegiate dance team while continuing to grow as both a performer and student.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Competition Team Member

Stagelite Academy of Performing Arts
2014.09 - Current
  • Demonstrated advanced techniques in various dance styles, enhancing performance quality and versatility
  • Collaborated with instructors to refine choreography, ensuring alignment with artistic vision and theme
  • Mentored junior dancers, providing guidance on technique and performance skills to foster growth
  • Analyzed performances for improvement opportunities, implementing feedback for enhanced execution and stage presence
  • Competed at regional and national dance competitions
  • Performed in solo, small groups, large groups and production routines
  • Demonstrated commitment through rehearsals, conventions, and performances
  • Collaborated with teammates in a high-level competition environment
  • Overall Title Winner - Teen Division, 2024 & 2025
  • First Runner Up Title Winner - Senior Division 2026

Education

High School Student

Wallkill Valley Regional Highschool
Hamburg, NJ
2027-06

Skills

  • Strong performance quality
  • Quick learner
  • Choreography retention
  • Team collaboration
  • Adaptability across dance styles
  • Professionalism
  • Stage presence
  • Time management

Dance Training

Stagelite Academy of Performing Arts - Pequannock, NJ

2011-Present

Styles Trained

  • Ballet, Jazz, Contemporary, Lyrical, Hip Hop, Tap, Musical Theatre, Acro,

Performance Experience

  • Annual studio recitals
  • Competition performances
  • Opening number for Groove and Beyond the Stars National Competitions
  • Title pageant for Beyond the Stars

Interests

Attended training with leading choreographers and educators through regional and national dance conventions, including

  • Radix, 24 Seven, Breakout, Nuvo, One Beat, Groove, Beyond the Stars, Dance Forward

Master Classes in:

  • Jazz, Contemporary, Hip Hop, Ballet, Tap, Lyrical, Jazz Funk, Musical Theatre, Ballroom

Leadership & Involvement

  • Positive role model for younger dancers
  • Assisted instructors with younger classes
  • Strong teamwork and collaboration skills
  • Excellent work ethic and rehearsal attendance
  • Assisted choreographers with workshops and conventions

Timeline

Competition Team Member

Stagelite Academy of Performing Arts
2014.09 - Current

High School Student

Wallkill Valley Regional Highschool
Ava Napolitano